THIS MEETING OF THE PICKENS COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairperson Campbell called the meeting of the Pickens County Registration and Elections Commission to order at 4:30pm and welcomed everyone.

Mr. Thompson gave the invocation.

Chairperson Campbell asked for a motion to be made to approve meeting minutes from the May 6, 2014 Registration and Elections Commission meeting. Ms. Chapman made motion to accept meeting minutes as they were presented. Ms. Weeks seconded the motion. All in favor and with no discussion was passed unanimously.

No public was present.

Ms. Campbell turned the meeting over to Director Allen for his report. Director Allen gave an update for the upcoming June 10, 2014 Primary Election; all election workers have attended three hours of training and now are assigned a polling location. The number of rovers (polling location technicians) normally used during an election by the county is thirteen, but the state only reimburses for nine. The Registration and Elections Commission was informed that we are to use only the number allowed by the state for reimbursement. Director Allen explained the duties of a rover are to delivery supplies to each assigned polling location and to meet with the clerk to help setup voting machines, assist with opening and closing polls, and assist throughout election day. Director Allen stated that in compliance with state law (one voting machine per every 250 voters) has been prepared and ready for use during the June Primary Election. Director Allen announced that all laptops are prepared and secured; and that the Registration and Elections Commission office is ready for the June 10, 2014 Primary Election.

Director Allen stated that the new election law was signed by the Governor on June 2, 2014 was now in effect. The State Election Commission will now supervise all County Registration and Elections Commission offices. The State Election Commission will divide the state into regions and there will be one person to oversee that particular area of the state. The negative to the new law is no funding for county offices for additional staff.

Director Allen stated that concluded his report, and tuned the meeting back over to Ms. Campbell.

Chairperson Campbell asked if there was any old or new business.

Old Business was as follows:

1.) Director Allen stated that we will need four Commissioners here Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 9am the morning of the election to count absentee ballots. Ms. Campbell asked that the office check with the other Commissioners to see who will be available to come that morning. Director Allen asked that all Commissioners be here at 6:00pm election night.

There was no new business.

Chairperson Campbell asked that a motion be made for meeting to be adjourned. Mr. Thompson made motion for meeting to adjourn. Ms. Weeks seconded the motion. All in favor and with no discussion meeting was adjourned at 5:45pm.

You may download a printable copy of the minutes by clicking the download button below:

Online Registration Deadline 11:59PM Oct 8th

-65Days-22Hours-25Minutes-51Seconds

NEW! Register to Vote ONLINE

Requires S.C. Driver’s License or DMV ID

If you have moved and not updated your address with the DMV, you’ll need to do this first by CLICKING HERE (Click green “Next” button at bottom of next screen and follow onscreen prompts. After you have updated your DMV record, you’ll need to return to this page and hit the “Register Now” button above to register to vote or update your voter registration record.)

Online applications must be submitted on or before the deadline to be valid for any specific election. Online voter registration does not “turn off” at the deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be processed but will not be valid for that particular election.

Check Your Voter Registration Online Here

Get My Absentee Application

*Important: You will need to download and print the application the system provides you, sign it, and send it to our office. Application can be sent by US Postal Mail, Email Attachment, or Fax.

Regular Board Meetings

The Board normally meets the first Tuesday of every month, except December, at 4:30 PM in the Board Room of the Pickens County Administration Facility or as otherwise determined by the Board. Meeting dates will be adjusted around holidays and election periods. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson, acting Chairperson, or majority of the Board, but no special meetings shall be held unless all members and the public are notified 24 hours in advance of such meeting as stated in the SC Freedom of Information Act.

Each regular or special Board meeting will have public comment period. This is an opportunity for citizens to come before the Board with various issues. Citizens who wish to speak during the public comment period do not have to register or signup in advance. Each person is limited to 5-minutes of speaking time. Maximum total public comment time is 20 minutes.

Should any person, group, or organization want to speak about any matter or issue at a regular or special meeting of the Board and believe they may need more than 5-minutes of speaking time, such person, group, or organization should submit a written request to the Executive Director to place such matter on the agenda for the meeting by 12:00 Noon at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. The request should state the specific matter or issue to be discussed, who will be speaking, and the amount of time anticipated to discuss the issue.

Disclaimer: Information presented on the PickensElections.org website is collected, organized, and provided for the convenience of the user. While the Board of Voter Registration & Elections of Pickens County (hereafter Board) attempts to keep such information accurate and up-to-date, it cannot warrant the authenticity or reliability of such information. This publication is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. The Board maintains all immunities as provided in the S.C. Tort Claims Act. Under no circumstances will the Commission, the County, the State, or their agents and/or employees be liable for any actions taken, or omissions made, from reliance on any information contained on, or linked to, PickensElections.org from any source nor shall the Board, the County, the State, or their agents and/or employees be liable for any other consequences from any such reliance. A link from PickensElections.org is not an endorsement of the content, viewpoints, products, or services at the remote site. Users are responsible to determine for themselves which web pages are part of the official PickensElections.org website and which are merely convenient links. Email addresses obtained are subject to the access and confidentiality provisions of the State's Freedom of Information Act and other applicable sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws and/or federal law. No person or private entity shall knowingly obtain or use any personal information obtained from PickensElections.org for commercial solicitation directed to any person in this State. By using PickensElections.org, the user acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms of the above disclaimer. Any questions should be directed to the Executive Director of the Board.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.